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Brighton and Hove Albion entertain Manchester United in the late-afternoon match, with Alexis Sanchez‘s (£10.5m) omission from Jose Mourinho’s match-day squad the headline news.

The United boss confirmed the Chilean midfielder, the ninth-most captained player of Gameweek 2, misses the trip to Brighton through injury.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.0m) gets his first league start of the season, as do Ashley Young (£6.0m) and Anthony Martial (£7.4m). Matteo Darmian (£5.0m) and Marcus Rashford (£7.0m) make way.

Paul Pogba (£8.1m), the fifth-most bought player of Gameweek 2, captains United once more.

The Seagulls’ only two changes from the side that lost to Watford are in the full-back department: Bernardo and the injured Bruno being replaced by Gaetan Bong and debutant Martin Montoya (all £4.5m).

That Dale Stephens (£4.5m) is the most-owned Brighton player in FPL, sitting in 10% of squads, says much about the Fantasy community’s faith in the Seagulls this afternoon. Stephens is also the fifth-most benched player of Gameweek 2: over 84% of his owners have opted against playing the budget midfielder.

Brighton XI: Ryan, Montoya, Dunk, Duffy, Bong, Propper, Stephens, Gross, March, Knockaert, Murray

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Bailly, Lindelof; Shaw, Pereira, Fred, Pogba, Martial, Mata, Lukaku

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  1. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Which two of these impressed the most this week from an Fpl perspective?

    A. Mkhi
    B. Alonso
    C. David Silva

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      C

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

    3. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

    4. wotwot
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

    5. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

    6. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

    7. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

    8. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

    9. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      from an fpl perspective, B. In terms of general awesomeness, C

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        And this as well.

    10. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

      Mainly because most of us thought he’d be a casualty of Sarri’s style of play and formation.

    11. King Kohli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Cheers all

  2. screamer73
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Need a sub-5.5 mid, other than Cairney?

    Kante, Neves, Hughes, Jorginho or someone else?

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Fraser

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        This

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Iwobi

    3. banskt
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Fraser?

    4. wotwot
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Fraser

  3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Do you fancy Eriksen over the next 3 games?

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes Eriksen owner

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Why? He flopped vs Ncastle and Fulham...

        1. banskt
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          No FPL points, but good stats. And that United defence.

          1. arndff_
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 7 days ago

            He could continue with the good stats.

            Can't convert anything into FPL points lol.

        2. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          He'll come good United are shambles right now and he will take advantage of that

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers
        I'm about to pull the trigger on Peltier, Eriksen to Alonso,Mkhi haha

    2. Dannyb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No

      1. Dannyb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        And I own him

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      He's got only the next game v Man Utd with me then dumping...

    4. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I would prefer to have somebody else

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Me too

    5. banskt
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Don't know. I am stuck with him. Considering Pogba (on pens) / Mkhi (fixtures + chasing points)

    6. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Eriksen is a long term pick. He doesn't really fluctuate irl form from what I've seen, but there are sometimes lulls in the points. Points will come, it's just a question of whether there are other options you think are clearly better than him

  4. cboulos97
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Doherty, Cairney, Arnautovic to:
    A) Alonso, Fraser, Kamara
    B) Alonso, Masuaku, Ings
    ?

    1. wotwot
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

  5. chaser123
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Thoughts on a back three of Mendy, Robertson and Alonso?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      The holy trinity

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      seems to be standard nowadays around here. Obviously looks good on paper

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Template.

    4. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ideal.

      1. chaser123
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Reckon I should transfer my Bournemouth duo of King and S.Cook to get in Alonso and Ings?

        1. Limbo
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          YES!

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Optimal

    6. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Dream Defence

    7. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yup.

      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        That’s what I have.

  6. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Does Mkhi get dropped if laca starts?

    1. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ozil potentially too

    2. jomikijiq
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Iwobi I'd say

    3. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Don’t think so. He’s their only decent players who can provide some creativity from wide areas. Looks the most nailed as of now imo.

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        This.

        To be honest, Auba not looked that great so far, but at least he’s getting in the right positions to score, which is half the battle.

  7. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    What would you do here?

    A) Tomkins, King > Alonso, Ings
    B) Tomkins, Eriksen > Alonso, 8.5
    C) Eriksen, King > Hazard, 6.5
    D) Other

    1FT. So each option will cost me -4pts.

    1. BooYaKasha
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B with D.Silva

      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        B with Richarlison

        1. arndff_
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          I've already have him. See my comment below that one.

      2. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Can't do that because I've already have 3x City assets:
        Mendy, Bilva, Aguero

        My other midfielders are:
        Salah Mkhi Richarlison

        *About to buy Mkhi and sell Jota.

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      C with Mitrovic

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Do you really like Fulham's fixtures?

    3. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

      King has the fixtures to come good.

      He’s the kind of player I can see people taking in out in droves this week and then he grabs a haul next weekend.

      Eriksen is also another one who can come good, but it’s concerning that he’s not on free kicks now and £9.5m is a lot to pay for no returns.

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Haven't watched Bournemouth's games but didn't read good things about King.

        He isn't the same player since he signed for BOU imo...

        Eriksen's so frustrating to be owned...

  8. Scratch
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    It's a bit strange having £13m Salah in my team, but since I didn't captain him knowing my OR will fall if he does well tomorrow.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Your OR will hardly fall. More about rivals.

  9. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sergion Aguero showed today why Pep shouldn't drop him. And I loved it with Aguero(c).

    But that is where my loyalty ends with Aguero. Next week it is Aubameyang(c).

    1. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      You have both ?!

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        I do now.

        1. Ligdon
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Who did you lose

    2. I Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      West Ham look awful defensively.

    3. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Good luck. Salah for me.

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I really cant trust Pep. Likewise im happy to have got Kun's big haul today, but I doubt i'll be captaining again soon

      1. Hotdogs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        GW4 Newcastle at home

      2. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Yes Newcastle home in week 4 looks terrible

    5. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      May stick with Aguero, but may switch captaincy to Aubameyang as well.

      Unfortunately I've already had Aubameyang in my team for his 2 point 'hauls'.

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        I wouldn’t be trusting Auba at the moment.

      2. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        kun went from zero to hero this week and would not surprise me if auba did this week

        1. GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          next week sorry

  10. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Is Pereira a real deal or just a random thing?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Random IMO. But still good value.

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Two lucky assists, I'd prefer Chilwell.

    3. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Looks good but then again looks can be deceiving, assist yesterday was very lucky

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Better to be lucky than good....

    4. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      cheers all, thought so

  11. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Want to get in Mhki for Jota but am 0.5 short. Got 2 Fts
    Best other move?
    A - Mahrez to BSilva or Dsilva? Think Dsilva could be a nice differential
    B - King to Ings?
    C - Something better?

    Patricio Hamer
    Shaw Mendy Robbo AWB Peltier
    Mahrez Salah Richarlison Jota Stephens
    Aguero King Firmino

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      The D.Silva one might work. Plus it gives you something to do on a Saturday (worry about City’s starting line up).

  12. Codetto
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Current: £2.5m
    Ederson (Speroni)
    Robertson, Stones, Daniels (Bellerin, Wan-Bisska)
    Salah, Eriksen, Richarlison, B.Silva, Kante
    Firmino, Zaha (Kamara)

    Should i wildcard to:
    £1.1m
    Ederson (Speroni)
    Robertson, Mendy, Alonso (Bennett, Wan-Bisska)
    Salah, Mkhitaryan, Richarlison, Mane, Kante
    Aguero, Wilson (Kamara)

  13. WrightnBright
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Who do you see bringing in the most points over next 4/5 gwks?

    A) Alonso
    B) Pedro
    C) Miki

    Currently looking at bringing Alonso in 1st but would need to sacrifice Bilva for one of the others next week

    1. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      C

  14. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    What would be your first choice?

    A. Cairney > Mkhi to get a functional 4th mid
    B. Bailly > Alonso

    1. Lyonnais
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers

  15. as33
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Hazard nailed for next gw?

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      See what clues Sarri gives about his fitness.

      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Until he starts I would avoid personally

  16. LukeMurph16
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    I need a keeper I have Hart. 4.5m and I have .7m
    I have 5.2m to spend I need a GK?

    1. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Depends if you're bothered about the risks of Hart being dropped. Otherwise you can leave him has set and forgot until such an occurrence happens.

      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cech now fixtures get better.

  17. EgyptianKing
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    With Mendy and Aguero in, in your opinion is it worth to bring David Silva?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I've got those two and am eyeing up David Silva. Will monitor.

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        At 8.4m he seems a good option!

        Mane; Salah; Richarlison; David Silva; Mkhi

        Looks good for next GWs in your opinion?

    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I wouldn't. Seems like Mendy and Aguero are the only safe picks

  18. Mcgugan
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Mahrez - get rid or hold for a week and reassess?

    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      same dilemma for me. Thinking Dsilva for 8.4 is bettrr

      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Ship

    2. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Dropped. Dropping. Makeway for bigger defence. Can't have that much money risked on bench.

    3. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I got rid of him roday

      I think he needs to get bedded into the City team before he becomes a fantasy option, still seems a bit overawed playing for City

      1. Limbo
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Exactly. Also not the main man now. Will take time to adjust to being marginalised / fighting for a place.

        1. Uncle John from Jamaica
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Same dilemma. Think I am shipping can't have £9m not delivering and first 2 week returns are so poor.

  19. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    How about Jesus and kun double up? I'd drop bilva then

    1. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Not a bad idea. But I'd be shite-ing myself every week. Was bad enough today. Got to think Aguero cemented a spot for a few weeks at least.

      1. The Red Devil
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        I know, but they'll score crazy goals over the next few games

        1. Limbo
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Yep. I've got Mendy and Ederson so no go for me. Also it's a big price if he's rotated with Sterling etc. But could be a killer attack if Pep sticks.

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Did he? I am uncertain. He did well and is the best. Pep knows that. But I captained him for this match and also sold him yesterday. Next one is away match and I expect Sterling and Jesus start. All they need is 3 pts and he may come from the bench if needed.

        1. Uncle John from Jamaica
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Don't put your eggs in one basket

  20. Limbo
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    When do leagues usually finish updating on Sundays?

  21. TAT
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Any strikers outside Agüero rising tonight? Think I read somewhere Auba might drop?

    On a WC, and don't want a price drop.

  22. BenjaminEJones
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Lucas Moura > Mkhitaryan for a hit?

    1. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Eh?

      1. BenjaminEJones
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Do you think it's worth it for -4?

    2. jomikijiq
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I'm keeping him and benching for AWB.

  23. Fantasyfootballer
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Jota & Bailly out for;

    A) Fraser & Alonso

    B) Mhki & Periera (or 5/4.5)

    C) Pedro & PVA(or 5.5)

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A or C

  24. Lyonnais
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    What stats do you look at in the members area?
    Shots in the box, chances created?

    Trying to decide between Mkhitaryan + Ings vs. Pedro + Mitrovic.

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I've been trying to make good use if the members area but failed.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I look at heat map, xG, big chances mainly

      1. Lyonnais
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        thx, and what if there's no clear winner? 😀

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Pedro + Mitro for me 😛

  25. Sparkys Barmy Army
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Eriksen + Yedlin > Mkhi + Mendy??

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Looks good

  26. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Am doing Jota to Maddison/Pedro with my second ft (first was Sanchez to Hazard).

    Would doing Moura to the other/Mkhi be worth -4, Or should I wait a week or 2 (would depend on when Son returns)?

  27. Dannyb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    A- Eriksen and Tomkins to Mhki and Alonso? 2ft
    B- Eriksen and King to Hazard and Ings/Jimenez?
    Do I then also go King out for Zaha for a -4? Won't be able to do it if King drops in price which he will.

    1. Dannyb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      ^if the answer is A obviously.

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B imo with Ings

  28. Its a funny old game
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Best way to improve this team:
    Hart
    Shaw Mendy Alonso TAA
    Pogba Richarlison B Silva Mane
    Auba Aguero

    Hamer Ings Wan-Bisaka Kamara Lerma
    1.5 itb

  29. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    You guys think is Benteke a good option going forward ?
    Surely if Zaha is , Benteke has to be .. right ?!

    1. hustler7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Hell no

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I'm not sure I get the logic of "if [a good footballer] is a good option, then [a bad footballer] has to be" 😛

      1. Totalfootball
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Playing in the same team who has great Fixtures ahead ..surely tekkies will be involved and grab a couple of goals
        and is cheaper ..

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      😆

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      By your own logic then if Zaha is the better option going forward then Zaha is the one to pick, no?

      1. Totalfootball
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Don't have cash and would take a hit
        King to 6.5 straight swap

  30. hustler7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Lacazette likely to get a starting spot now that Arsenal’s fixtures are turning? Got him in my team and he looks like he could drop in price tonight...